Croix De Fer SRP£1149.99

Last years' boundary-blurring, runaway success story returns for another year in a fresh new practical paintjob. Loved equally by commuters and weekend adventurers, the Croix De Fer is the ideal 'fun' bike to have in the shed. A bike for "someone who rides whatever is in front of him rather than aligning to a particular tribe."

Now synomous with the Genesis brand, we were unsure as to how the Croix de Fer would be recieved when we first introduced it back in 2010. We needn't have worried though; the Croix de Fer has become one of our greatest success stories.

Equally well suited to year-round commuting on asphalt, hammering down sun baked bridleways or even exploring the world. It’s a versatile and beautiful bicycle that crosses many boundaries.

For some time it was the holder of a Guinness World Record when in 2010, in pursuit of an often-contested record, Vin Cox rode his Croix De Fer around the world faster than anyone had managed before. To prove this bikes versatility further, in August 2011 the Montane Icemen used a pair of Croix de Fers to circumnavigate the 1600 mile coast line of Iceland in just 14 days.

The spec hasn't really changed much since its' inception - testament to the fact that we got it right first time.

Utterly timeless and subtly beautiful, we think the new Croix de Fer looks better than ever.

Reynolds 725 Steel

Features

Reynolds 725 frame

The classy Reynolds 725 frame combined with double butted chromoly fork gives a tremendously comfortable ride and at a reasonable weight. Luckily the skinny steel tubes look fanastic too. Steel is repairable which makes the bike a great option for long distance touring.

Rack & Mudguard Ready

Large clearances and eyelets for full-length mudguards and front and rear racks mean the Croix de Fer morphs quickly and effortlessly into an all-weather load carrier. Tour and expedition ready!

Avid BB7's

There's good reason Avid BB7's are widely regarded as the best mechanical disc brakes on currently on the market - lightweight, ample stopping power and plenty of adjustability for ease of setup and maintenance.

Specifications

Frame and Fork

Frame
Reynolds 725 Steel
Fork
1-1/8" DB Cro-Mo unicrown (w/ double eyelets & low rider bosses)
Headset
VP-A51A 1-1/8" Threadless
Colour
Gloss Deep Slate
Weight
n/a
Sizes
52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm

Transmission

Shifters
Shimano Tiagra 10spd ST-4600
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra RD-4600 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra FD-4600
Chainset
Shimano Tiagra FC-4650 Compact 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
Chain
Shimano Tiagra CN-4601 10spd
Freewheel
Shimano Tiagra CS-4600 10spd 12/28T

Wheels and Braking

Hubs
Shimano HB-M475 / FH-M475 6-Bolt Disc
Rims
Alex XD-Lite Disc 32H
Spokes
Stainless Black w/ brass nipples
Tyres
Continental Cyclocross Race 35c (wire)
Brakes
Avid BB7 Mechanical Road (160mm rotors)
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra ST-4600

Contact Zones

Handlebars
Genesis AL-6061 DB Compact Drop OS/31.8mm
Stem
Genesis AL-6061-T6 OS/31.8mm
Grips
Microfibre Shockproof Tape
Saddle
Genesis/Velo VL-1200 Road CrMo Rail
Seatpost
Genesis Twin-Bolt AL-2014-T6 27.2x300mm
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD

Specifications

Specs

Frame
Reynolds 725 Steel
Fork
1-1/8" DB Cro-Mo unicrown (w/ double eyelets & low rider bosses)
Seat Clamp
Shimano Tiagra 10spd ST-4600

Useful Info

Headset
VP-A51A 1-1/8" Threadless
Seatpost Size
Shimano Tiagra FC-4650 Compact 50/34T
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra FD-4600
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II

Geometry

Croix De Fer Geometry
Frame Size 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm 60cm
1 - Seat tube (centre-top) 520mm 540mm 560mm 580mm 600mm
2 - Effective Top Tube 538mm 545mm 560mm 567mm 575mm
3 - Head Tube 120mm 135mm 145mm 155mm 165mm
4 - Head Angle 71° 71° 71.5° 71.5° 72°
5 - Seat Angle 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73° 73°
6 - Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
7 - BB Drop 65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm
Stem Length 90mm 100mm 110mm 110mm 120mm
H/Bar Width 42cm 42cm 42cm 44cm 44cm
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